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Author: miket
Date: 2011-01-04 15:15
A clarinet tutor told me that he has found a perfect combination in Gennusa Excellente mouthpiece, Bois clarinet ligature and the Xilema Artesana Clarinet reeds for his clarinet playing. Has anyone got the similar experience?
Mike
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2011-01-04 15:33
My perfect combination is the Genusa Excellent (GE**), Brancher ligature and Vandoren #4 Rue Lepics.............right now.
....................Paul Aviles
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2011-01-04 17:04
My perfect combination would be good equipment (which I have) combined with talent (which I don't).
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2011-01-05 12:22
My perfect combination would be practice ethic (which I'm working on), and time to practice (which is different for all of us, but I'm trying to make mine work).
The equipment really isn't AS important as some people make it out to be (me included). I've got about five mouthpieces that ALL sound good and I can play on ANY of them. Sure I have my preferences, but they all work. I've learned (much later than I should have), spend the money on lessons and improving your technique first, equipment second or "as needed".
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: William
Date: 2011-01-05 14:45
What is *perfection* has different meanings for all of us--there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution to our artistic and technical needs. FWIW, what is playing well for me is: vintage A & Bb Buffet R13's, Chicago Kaspar #14 mouthpiece, Vandoran Optimum lig and Forestone F4-4.5 reeds.
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Author: concertmaster3
Date: 2011-01-05 15:16
I'm actually extremely happy with my Genussa Ge mouthpiece, Xilema Artesana reeds and Vandoren Optimum Ligature. I haven't tried the Bois ligature though. Try some of these setups and see if you like it. I didn't know I'd like Genussa until I tried a friends, and fell in love with it.
Ron Ford
Woodwind Specialist
Performer/Teacher/Arranger
http://www.RonFordMusic.com
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2011-01-05 16:10
The perfect combination is what works best for you, not me or anyone else. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: redwine
Date: 2011-01-05 18:46
Hello,
I'm glad so many people are happy with the Gennusa! Of course, I agree with Ed explicitly, it is wonderful that there are so many different great products to choose from! Happy New Year, everyone.
Ben Redwine, DMA
owner, RJ Music Group
Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America
Selmer Paris artist
www.rjmusicgroup.com
www.redwinejazz.com
www.reedwizard.com
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2011-01-05 21:04
Dear Ben,
Glad to see you still active on the board. I reintroduced myself to your Excellent after a three year hiatus. It is truly a smooth playing mouthpiece with wonderful response in all registers. Makes me wonder why I ever tried anything else after that.
....................Paul Aviles
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2011-01-05 21:34
It's unfortunate that the word 'perfect' is being used, a more suitable word in this context would be "What is the most ideal set-up for you"
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Author: redwine
Date: 2011-01-06 15:30
Hello Paul,
Good to hear from you. I wouldn't say I was active anymore! I'm so busy lately, I just check in from time to time. Cheers to everyone!
Ben Redwine, DMA
owner, RJ Music Group
Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America
Selmer Paris artist
www.rjmusicgroup.com
www.redwinejazz.com
www.reedwizard.com
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Author: alvydas
Date: 2011-01-12 18:17
The perfect combination that works best for me:
Buffet Crampon "RC"
Vytas Krass "R-03" mouthpiece
Rovner Dark ligature
Vandoren Blue Box #3.5 reeds
The Vytas Krass "R-03" mouthpiece gave me the tone, intonation, projection, total clarity, flexibility, response and ease of playing that I was looking for. The Krass' mouthpieces are amazing! I never played anything like it.
Alvydas
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